--- title: "PA/06806/24: demolish existing block of apartments in San Pawl il-Bahar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-block-of-apartments source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing block of apartments. Excavation and construction of basement level. Construction of… Planning applications › San Pawl il-Bahar › PA0680624 # PA/06806/24: demolish existing block of apartments in San Pawl il-Bahar Esmeralda Apart Hotel, Triq ic-Caghaq c/w, Triq l-Alka, San Pawl il-Bahar To demolish existing block of apartments. Excavation and construction of basement level. Construction of 3 maisonettes at ground floor level, 18 apartments from first floor level to sixth floor level and 2 penthouses at seventh floor level. Construction of roof floor level with the possibility to install solar panels and solar water heaters. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Esmeralda Apart Hotel, Triq ic-Caghaq c/w, Triq l-Alka, San Pawl il-Bahar - **Locality:** [San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar) - **Applicant:** BPM Limted Attn: Paul Vella - **Perit:** [Perit David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 7 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 23 - **Received:** 1 August 2024 - **Validated:** 9 October 2024 - **Published:** 11 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06806/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06806&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Esmeralda Apart Hotel, Triq ic-Caghaq c/w, Triq l-Alka, San Pawl il-Bahar 138 other applications within 300 m: 76 granted, 6 refused, 19 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/08467/24). On Triq ic-Caghaq: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/00006/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-changes-of): To propose sanctioning of minor internal changes of apartment at fifth floor and setback floor, originally approved in PA02251/21. These internal changes… Granted, validated 30 January 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/02251/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02251-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-fifth): Internal and external alterations to existing fifth floor to extend existing unit (construction of back and front terraces and changes in apertures). Proposed… Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/06656/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06656-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations-to): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations to the apartment approved in PA/04595/93, including the proposed removal of non-structural suspended ceiling… Granted, validated 31 October 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/02406/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02406-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-construction-of-a-structure-enclosing): To sanction the construction of a structure enclosing the front garden as an extension to an approved structure. To change the use from approved class 4C to… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/04379/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04379-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-ramp-and-install-lift-to): Demolition of ramp and install lift to facilitate access to bikes to approved garage by RG1035/22. Refused, validated 2 August 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/05851/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05851-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-first-floor-apartment): To demolish existing first floor apartment, carryout extensions at ground floor level (adding external areas only) and construct 5 overlying apartments and… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/01096/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-variations-from-approved-pa2699-20-includin): To sanction variations from approved PA2699/20 including internal alterations and proposed construction of wall and installation of aluminium gate in front… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/04064/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04064-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-and-correc): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations and correction of pool dimensions. Granted, validated 15 July 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/04768/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04768-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-first-floor-maisonette-including-demo): Alterations to first floor maisonette including demolition, construction of overlying 5 apartments with overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/00466/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00466-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-and-external-alteration-to-create-a): Proposed Internal and external alteration to create a street level garage for private cars. Granted, validated 19 February 2026, 71 m away - [**PA/07759/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07759-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-to-pa7457-22-consisting-of-internal-alte): Alterations to PA7457/22 consisting of internal alterations and construction of an additional floor to what was approved. The additional floor will add 2 more… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/02753/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02753-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-setback-floor-and-constructio): Demolition of existing setback floor and construction of full floor, and additional overlying setback floor. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/03428/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03428-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-changes-to-dwelling): Sanctioning of changes to dwelling, including backyard extension, and proposed screening of services at roof level. Status being checked, 77 m away - [**PA/03569/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03569-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-property-approved-by-pb6605-82-435): To sanction existing property approved by PB6605/82/4359/81 as built Status being checked, 78 m away - [**PA/07113/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07113-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-garage-as-existing-from-approved-pa4359-81): To sanction garage as existing from approved PA4359/81, to change use from garage to Class 4B and to propose installation of sign and internal partition walls. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 82 m away ## More by David Borg - [**PA/06950/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06950-26/marsaxlokk-conversion-of-a-pre-1968-property-into-a): Conversion of a pre-1968 property into a two bedroom property and takeaway outlet at ground floor level. Proposal includes the demolition of walls and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06170/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06170-26/birzebbuga-extension-to-existing-apartment-block): Extension to existing apartment block. Proposal includes sanctioning of minor changes (solely in common parts and roof level) to approved PA/03258/93. The… Granted, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06070/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06070-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-pre-1978-structures): Part demolition and alterations to pre-1978 structures, retention of pre-1968 structures, excavation and construction of an underlying, reservoir, and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05424/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05424-26/naxxar-extension-to-the-approved-operating-dairy-farm): Proposed extension to the approved operating dairy farm (Class 7) as per PA/00676/08 for the keeping of mature heifers, dry cows and calves, comprising the… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05285/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05285-26/qormi-construction-of-3-units-at-second): Proposed construction of 3 units at second, third and fourth floor level and proposed pool at roof floor level. Granted, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/05172/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05172-26/mosta-demolition-and-alteration-works-to-an-existing): Demolition and alteration works to an existing dwelling, part of which is a pre-1968 structure, at ground floor level, and proposed extensions at first and… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-borg) [All planning applications in San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/san-pawl-il-bahar)